A Liverpool, England man who says he believes the viral conspiracy theory that 5G technology is linked to coronavirus, was arrested for an arson attack on a cellphone tower. The 47-year-old man, Michael Whitty, set fire to an equipment box after reading internet theories about the virus being linked to …
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The Arrest Of Three Suspected “Boogaloo” Members Reveals Far-Right Extremists Are Using Peaceful Protests To Incite Violence
Suspicions that extremists are looking for ways to cause violence within Nevada communities have reportedly been confirmed by the arrest of three suspected members of the “boogaloo” movement in Las Vegas. The boogaloo movement is an organized American far-right extremist movement, whose members, often referred to as boogaloo boys, identify …
Read More »Chicago Has Its Deadliest Day In 60 Years With 18 Killings In 24 Hours
The city of Chicago has had its deadliest day in 60 years, with 18 people killed within 24 hours on May 31. Over the last weekend of May, 85 people were shot and 24 killed, according to the University of Chicago Crime Lab, and most of those victims were black. …
Read More »Republic Records Announces They Will No Longer Use the Term “Urban”
Republic Records has decided to ban the use of the term “urban” within the label’s verbiage. The music label shared the news in a statement shared on Instagram. “Effective immediately, Republic Records will remove ‘URBAN’ from our verbiage in describing departments, employee titles, and music genres,” the label announced.” We …
Read More »Daniel Radcliffe Defends Trans Rights After J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Tweets: ‘Transgender Women Are Women’
Actor Daniel Radcliffe is speaking out in defense of transgender rights after ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling sent some controversial anti-trans tweets out into the Twitterverse over the weekend. “Transgender women are women,” Radcliffe wrote in his essay for The Trevor Project. “Any statement to the contrary erases the identity …
Read More »Brevard County Fraternal Order of Police Puts Out Ad To Hire Cops Who Were Disciplined Or Fired for Excessive Force in Buffalo and Atlanta
The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest organization of sworn-in officers, put out a sarcastic ad on Facebook saying they’re looking to hire the cops from Buffalo and Atlanta who have been disciplined for abusing their power. “Hey Buffalo 57… and Atlanta 6… we are hiring in Florida. Lower taxes, …
Read More »Twitter Reacts After B. Simone Says She Wouldn’t Date a Man Who Works a 9 to 5
During a recent interview on Close Conversations w/ Nick Cannon show, influencer and entrepreneur B. Simone revealed that she was not interested in dating a man who works a 9 to 5 job, but rather a man who was a “hustling entrepreneur,” citing that “entrepreneurs should date entrepreneurs.” “You’re not …
Read More »St. Paul Man Charged With Aiding And Abetting Arson In Connection To Minneapolis Police Station Fire
A 23-year-old man was brought up on federal charges in connection with the fire set at the Third Precinct in Minneapolis during the riots that broke out after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer. Branden M. Wolfe is charged with aiding and abetting arson …
Read More »Atlanta Mayor Sued After Firing Two Officers Who Dragged College Students From Their Vehicle
Two Atlanta police officers are now suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Police Chief Erika Shields after they were fired following a viral video showing them wrongly using stun guns on two college students whom they forced from their car as they sat in traffic during a large protest …
Read More »Newly Released Dash Cam Video Shows The Moment An Unarmed Man Was Killed By a New Jersey State Trooper
New Jersey’s attorney general has released shocking police dash-camera videos of last month’s fatal freeway shooting of 28-year-old Maurice S. Gordon, an unarmed black man who was shot by Sgt. Randall Wetzel, a white state trooper. The newly released audio and video footage paint a bizarre picture of Gordon’s final …
Read More »Celebrity Jeweler, Who Provided Jewelry For “Uncut Gems,” Shoots At Two Black Men To Chase Them Out Of His Neighborhood
The celebrity jeweler, who provided the jewelry for the movie Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, shot at two black men to chase them out of his neighborhood in Queens, New York. Yosef Aranbayev, 41, who also goes by the name Joe Avianne, was a “vigilante hell-bent” on chasing two black …
Read More »Man Charged With Assault With A Deadly Weapon After Wielding A Rifle During A Protest
Jacob Daniel Bracken, 38, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon after being caught on video, pointing an assault rifle at a large crowd of protesters. The man was accused of drawing his gun on a large group of protestors, protesting at Euclid Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. In …
Read More »Keke Palmer Talks Protests In Variety Guest Column; Says Kneeling Has Become a Mockery
Actress, talk show host, and musician Keke Palmer has penned a guest column in Variety, where she speaks openly about her feelings regarding the protests, police brutality, and kneeling. Keke gained national attention just days ago when she was seen at a protest in California asking National Guard personnel to …
Read More »‘When They See Us’ Director Ava DuVernay Launches Initiative to Bring Attention To Police Brutality
Director Ava Duvernay will be starting the Law Enforcement Accountability Project (LEAP), which will fund 25 projects over the next two years through DuVernay’s Array Alliance nonprofit. The project will start off with a budget of $3 million given by contributors such as Ford Foundation and Ryan Murphey, screenwriter-producer for …
Read More »Black Man From Texas Dies While in Police Custody; Heard on Bodycam Footage Saying “I Can’t Breathe”
The racial tension in America is thick due to the recent string of incidents that show how prevalent racism still is in 2020. As we battle through the cases of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and now George Floyd, many have spoken out about past instances of injustice that still need …
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Regina King Shares How Producing ‘Shirley’ Empowered Her Resilience
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Unveiling the Groove: What to Expect From Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Super Freak: The Rick James Story” Starring Mint Condition’s Stokely
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Exclusive: Antonio Brown Discusses Recent Return to College and Finishing His Degree, Blocking Out Social Media Noise, and the Inaugural ‘AB Festival’
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Exclusive: Oprah, Taraji P. Henson and More Grace The Color Purple Premiere Carpet In LA [Videos]
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Dashing Through The Snow: Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery Talk Significance of Crafting the Perfect Feel-Good Holiday Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Singer Durand Bernarr Talks Growing Up With Supportive Parents, Working With Erykah Badu, His Musical Inspirations and More [Video]
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Exclusive: Issa Rae Admits She Initially Felt “a Bit Intimidated” When Learning She’d Be Portraying a Pregnant Spider-Woman in New Spider-Man Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Belly Talks New Album, His Respect for Hip Hop Culture, and How Beyoncé is the “Last of a Dying Breed”
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Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]
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Exclusive: Mary J. Blige’s Second Annual Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Brought Out All The Stars
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Dreka Gates: Charting Her Own Path from Aspiring Doctor to Wellness Entrepreneur on The Baller Alert Show
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Hurricane Chris Opens Up About Overcoming Legal Battles and Eyes Future in Music and Acting – The Baller Alert Show
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Big Boogie Opens Up on Baller Alert Show: From Humble Beginnings to CMG Stardom, a Tale of Resilience and Loyalty
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Kaliii Opens Up About Personal Life and Career Aspirations on The Baller Alert Show
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The Baller Alert Show: PSC Hits the Studio Once More with T.I., Young Dro, Mac Boney, Kuntry King, and Killer Mike